Charley Chu, O D
NPI 1871547786 · Optometrist · West Helena, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charley Chu, O D is a Optometrist provider in West Helena, AR (NPI 1871547786).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871547786
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O D
- Sex
- Male
- License
- AR2215 (AR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
630 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 266 | $83 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 76 | $51 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 71 | $36 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 69 | $32 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 46 | $114 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 44 | $56 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 808 | 159 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 419 | 103 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 216 | 50 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 183 | 41 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 144 | 83 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 66 | 25 |
| Acetazolamide | 64 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$59 across 3 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-22
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charley Chu's NPI number?
- Charley Chu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871547786, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charley Chu's specialty?
- Charley Chu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Charley Chu located?
- Charley Chu's practice location on file with NPPES is 325c N Sebastian, West Helena, AR 72390-2417.
- What is Charley Chu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charley Chu is (870) 572-7886.
- Does Charley Chu accept Medicare?
- Charley Chu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charley Chu's NPI active?
- Yes — Charley Chu's NPI (1871547786) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.